GAW
Gangaw
Myanmar
12,879 km
8,003 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
12,879 km
8,003 mi / 6,954 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Yangon
Heading
north

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GAW ORD
Airport Name Gangaw Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code GAW ORD
ICAO Code VYGG KORD
City Gangaw Chicago
Country Myanmar United States
Timezone Asia/Yangon America/Chicago
Elevation 200 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 22.170000, 94.130000 41.980000, -87.910000

Gangaw (GAW) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gangaw Airport (GAW) in Gangaw, Myanmar to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 12,879 kilometers (8,003 miles / 6,954 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Myanmar with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:53 in Gangaw, it's 01:23 in Chicago. With a 12.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Gangaw (GAW) follows a heading of 358° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gangaw Airport (GAW) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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